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Music Tyga Accused Of Using AI On New Album "$TARFACE" The AI accusations against Tyga's "$TARFACE" era come from the same artist who allegedly exposed Fenix Flexin's "RUBBERZ." By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2026
Sneakers The Kobe 8 "Mambacurial" Finally Receives A Release Date The Nike Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial" finally has an official release date after being delayed from its original launch. By Ben Atkinson August 02, 2026
Sneakers Kobe's "Lord of the Rings" Air Force 1 Is Finally Here The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro "Lord of the Rings" drops August 1st for $155, honoring his 2002 Rucker Park moment. By Ben Atkinson August 02, 2026
Sports Jalen Hurts Laces Up Rare Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 Cleats For Training Camp Jalen Hurts wore the Levi's x Air Jordan 3 cleat at Eagles training camp, continuing his run as one of the NFL's top sneakerheads. By Ben Atkinson August 02, 2026
Sneakers Wizkid Rocks The Upcoming Free The Youth Air Jordan 16 Nigerian star Wizkid was spotted wearing the Free The Youth x Air Jordan 16, releasing August through Free The Youth. By Ben Atkinson August 01, 2026
Sneakers Nigel Sylvester Replaces Fan's Sneakers After He Sold Them For Engagement Ring A fan sold his Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4s to buy an engagement ring, and both Sylvester and StockX gifted them right back. By Ben Atkinson August 01, 2026
Music Keefe D Says He Won't Take Plea Deal In Tupac Murder Trial A jury trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur is set to begin in a little over a week, with Duane "Keefe D" Davis at the center. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 01, 2026
Music Top5 Warns YG After His "Red Alert" About Drake & Drakeo The Ruler Considering Top5's recent beef with Drake, this call-out against YG over Drakeo The Ruler's murder investigation is surprising. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 01, 2026
Sneakers Nike Kobe 10 Protro “Blackout” Returns After Over A Decade The Nike Kobe 10 Protro "Blackout" returns in 2027, bringing back the original 2015 violet and black colorway. By Ben Atkinson August 01, 2026
Music Chris Brown Wants A New Trial After Losing Dog Attack Case Chris Brown and his camp filed a notice of intent to challenge the verdict ordering him to pay almost $13 million to his former housekeeper. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 01, 2026
Sneakers Ye's New Yeezy 800 Isn't Landing Well Online Ye previewed the new Yeezy 800 online, and early reactions have been rough, with some fans comparing it to a Walmart shoe. By Ben Atkinson August 01, 2026
Music Rick Ross Mocks 50 Cent's Sneaker Comeback With Reebok & G-Unit 50 Cent hasn't responded to Rick Ross at press time, but we're sure the longtime foes will clash once again. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 01, 2026